A student is considered to be in good academic standing if he or she is not under academic suspension and has not been required to withdraw from the University. The University's minimum grade point average for good academic standing is 2.00.

Academic Probation StatusIf a student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) earned at Saint Louis University falls below 2.00, that student is not eligible for further registration unless probationary status is granted by his or her academic dean. Although the University's minimum grade point average is 2.00, some individual programs, schools, or colleges may require higher minimum grade point averages. A student may remain on University probation for no more than two consecutive semesters. (See Undergraduate Catalog Saint Louis University, Academic Standing)

Academic DismissalThe Saint Louis University Undergraduate Catalog, Academic Standing states that a student will be dismissed from the University under the following conditions:1. Inability to eliminate probationary status within the two semesters subsequent to the assignment of probation;2. A total grade point average deficit of more than 15 points. Dismissed students may consider applying for readmission to Saint Louis University after attending another college or university and achieving satisfactory grades.

Petition for ReinstatementStudents dismissed from the University may petition for reinstatement by submitting the Petition for Reinstatement form. Students may be reinstated with specific conditions for continued enrollment. Failure to meet the conditions specified may result in cancellation of registration and academic dismissal.

Adding/Dropping a Major, Minor, or Certificate ProgramArts & Sciences students should talk with their academic advisor regarding any change in their academic programs. To add or drop a major, minor, or certificate, students must complete and submit the Major Confirmation/Declaration form or the Minor/Certificate Declaration form. Faculty mentors are assigned and posted in Banner by the Academic Department pending acceptance.

Request to Change Arts & Sciences Academic AdvisorIn some cases, the advisor-student relationship is not a good match and a change may enhance communication and interaction between the student and advisor. Students may request to change their advisor by completing the Request to Change Advisor form at the front desk in Verhaegen Hall, room 215.